Long Term Care

Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNRs)

Georgia law (O.C.G.A. ยง 31-39-1 et seq.) defines a candidate for non-resuscitation as a patient who, based on a determination…

5 years ago

Right to Nursing Home Records and Medical Information

Nursing home residents and their personal representatives have a right to stay informed regarding their condition and their care. 42…

5 years ago

News Roundup – November 21, 2021

News Sources: Elder Law Attorney Daniel Tully has 9 questions you should ask before you or a loved one goes…

5 years ago

Nursing Home Visitation Resumes

During Covid-19, nursing facilities were allowed to restrict visitation to prevent Covid's spread. A recent CMS letter to State Survey…

5 years ago

AFA Presents New Rules for End of Life Care

On Friday, November 12, 2021, at 1pm eastern, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America will host a webinar titled "New Rules…

5 years ago

Cameras in Nursing Homes: Can a Resident Install a Camera in her Room in a Nursing Home?

A nursing home resident's room is considered the resident's home. That's why people in nursing home are called "residents" instead…

5 years ago

Georgia Guardianship Code Grants a Guardian Authority to Enter Into a Binding Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreement

In CL SNF, LLC v. Fountain (Ga. Supreme Court September 21, 2021), the Georgia Supreme Court reversed CL SNF, LLC…

5 years ago

News Round-up – October 5, 2021

News Sources: Covid-induced life changes leave millions of Americans worried about money IRS Continues Focus on Cryptoassets Georgia Attorney General…

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VDRNC, LLC v Merrick, 191 A.D.3d 1430 (NY AP, 4th 2021)

In a Memorandum decision, the Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, Fourth Department, held that a nursing home may…

5 years ago